TEXAS - Texas has been ranked No. 5 out of the top ten must-visit regions of the world by Lonely Planet. A panel of travel experts picked the locations based on their natural beauty and cultural riches. The ranking also factored in the foodie culture of Texas.

Within Texas's recommendation, Houston received a special mention for its Buffalo Bayou Park enhancement, and Fort Worth received mention for its new Sundance Square Plaza.

The Lone Star State was the only region in the United States on the list.

The top region named? Sikkim, India. Other regions mentioned on the list are The Kimberley, Australia; Yorkshire, England; Horkuriku, Japan; Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Zambia; Mallorca, Spain; West Coast, New Zealand; Hunan, China; and Ha'apai, Tonga.